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Qatar Airways Privilege Club Partners with Cardless to Launch its First Credit Cards in the USA
Qatar Airways Privilege Club, the loyalty programme of the award-winning airline Qatar Airways, announces its partnership with Cardless, Inc., a San Francisco-based leader in financial technology, to redefine travel rewards on everyday spends for its members in the U.S. with the launch of the Qatar Airways Privilege Club Credit Cards.
Madeira Reinforces Sustainable Tourist Destination Certification
The Autonomous Region of Madeira has just received recognition by EarthCheck for achieving the second level of the silver seal certification as a “Sustainable Tourist Destination”, having fulfilled, once again, the demanding criteria of standards of this world-leading tourism destination certification entity, accredited by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council.
Gewan Hotels & Resorts announces portfolio expansion across UAE
Gewan Hotels & Resorts (GHR), a subsidiary of Gewan Holding, has announced the addition of three five-star hotels and two hotel apartment complexes to its portfolio. This announcement was made during the Arabian Travel Market 2024 (ATM), a travel and tourism event in Dubai.
Millennium set for debut 252-key Jeddah property opening
Global hospitality group Millennium Hotels and Resorts has announced that it is all set to open its inaugural five-star property in the Saudi city of Jeddah later this month. The unveiling of the 252-key Millennium Jeddah hotel, marks a significant expansion of the group’s presence in Saudi Arabia, further solidifying its commitment to the region
Accor introduces HERA – a new loyalty and rewards program for travel advisors
The new and enriched program provides access to 270+ Accor and Ennismore hotels and resorts across 11 remarkable luxury and luxury lifestyle brands including Orient Express, Raffles, Fairmont, Sofitel, SLS, Delano and more. Pascal Visaintainer – Senior Vice President Global Sales Luxury & Lifestyle, Accor talks exclusively to BTN in a video you can find below.
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Finnair Takes Off With Summer Sale
Finland’s flag carrier Finnair, has launched its summer sale, offering customers top-flight deals across its European and Asian network. The new sale, which includes 18 of the airline’s most popular destinations for travel from the UK, is one of the airline’s biggest in recent years.
AROYA Cruises Signs MOU with Production Powerhouse MBC STUDIOS at Arabian Travel Market 2024
AROYA Cruises, the new Arabian cruise line from PIF-owned company Cruise Saudi, and MBC STUDIOS, a leading global production powerhouse, by MBC GROUP, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MOU signing between the two Arabian entities took place at this year’s Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai, where AROYA Cruises is exhibiting for the first time, and where travel trade leaders, pioneers, and professionals from across the globe have gathered for four days of meetings, networking and events. ATM is the leading global event for the inbound and outbound travel industry in the Middle East.
The Ritz-Carlton Amman Awarded Middle East’s Leading Luxury Hotel 2024 by World Travel Awards
The Ritz-Carlton, Amman has been announced as the Middle East’s Leading Luxury Hotel 2024 by World Travel Awards – the leading authority that recognizes and rewards excellence in travel and tourism. The announcement coincides with the start of the Arabian Travel Market, the region’s leading industry event.
Bartlett Welcomes Investor Confidence Signalled by Catalonia Resorts’ Acquisition of Holiday Inn
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has expressed his excitement about the recent developments within the Jamaican tourism industry as Catalonia Hotels & Resorts yesterday (May 7) announced its purchase of the Holiday Inn Resort, Montego Bay from East Bay Management Company Limited, led by prominent Jamaican businessman Kevin Hendrickson. Minister Bartlett celebrated the move by Catalonia, a respected international hospitality brand, as a strong signal of confidence in Jamaica’s tourism sector and a potential trigger for further investments.
Jamaica Records 1.7 Million Visitors
Jamaica has recorded an impressive 1.7 million visitors as of May 7 of this year. Based on preliminary data, the island recorded 1,016,185 stopover arrivals and over 700,000 cruise passengers, earning roughly US$1.8 billion in revenue. This represents a 4.6% increase in stopover arrivals and a 23% increase in cruise passengers compared to the same period in 2023.
Arival Launches New Conference for U.K., Ireland & Northern Europe
Arival, the leading resource for tours, activities, and attractions businesses, today announced a new in-destination experiences conference focused on the vibrant Northern European market. Arival Edinburgh will welcome some 500 industry leaders and innovators, from 23-25 November 2024.
Experience Abu Dhabi scoops Best Stand Design Award (over 150m2) at the 31st edition of ATM
Experience Abu Dhabi secured the Best Stand Design Award (over 150m2) at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024, which will run at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) until Thursday 9 May. The exhibitor’s stand was praised by ATM’s independent panel of judges for its flowing design, innovative use of greenery and excellent visibility from the show floor.